contexte
context
The French word 'contexte' is used in the same way as 'context' in English. It typically refers to the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. It's used in both formal and informal conversation.
Example sentences using: contexte
Le contexte est très important pour comprendre le sens de la phrase.
The context is very important to understand the meaning of the sentence.
In this sentence, 'contexte' refers to the surroundings, circumstances or background that help in giving a meaning to something. It signifies that without the context, the real meaning of a sentence can be hard to understand.
Dans ce contexte, sa réaction était tout à fait logique.
In this context, his reaction was totally logical.
The phrase 'Dans ce contexte' translates to 'In this context'. In the sentence, the speaker refers to a specific situation ('this context') and states that given these particular circumstances, the reaction was reasonable and expected.
Il est nécessaire de changer le contexte de cette discussion.
It is necessary to change the context of this discussion.
This sentence suggests that the speaker believes that the current backdrop of the discussion is not suitable, inappropriate, or ineffective, and hence, there is a need to alter ('changer') it.